--- title: "The Staffing Guide" description: "The Staffing Guide" --- # Latest Articles - ## [Writing a resume for agency work](https://russellstaffinginc.com/resume-for-staffing-agencies/) [Applying & Interviews](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/applying-and-interviews/) When a staffing agency receives your résumé, the first thing a recruiter does is run it through an applicant‑tracking system that flags keywords and filters by availability. The… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/resume-for-staffing-agencies/) - ## [How to Prepare for a Staffing Agency Interview](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-staffing-agency-interview/) [Applying & Interviews](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/applying-and-interviews/) An interview with a staffing agency is different from a traditional job interview, but it deserves the same level of preparation. Recruiters are evaluating your professionalism, reliability, and… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-staffing-agency-interview/) - ## [Questions to ask a recruiter](https://russellstaffinginc.com/questions-to-ask-a-recruiter/) [Working With an Agency](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/working-with-an-agency/) When a recruiter reaches out, the conversation often feels like a sales pitch. Before you sign any paperwork, treat the call as a fact‑finding mission. Knowing exactly who… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/questions-to-ask-a-recruiter/) - ## [How to Stand Out to a Staffing Agency Recruiter](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-stand-out-to-a-staffing-agency-recruiter/) [Working With an Agency](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/working-with-an-agency/) Staffing agency recruiters work with dozens or hundreds of candidates. The ones who get called first for good opportunities are not always the most qualified — they are… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-stand-out-to-a-staffing-agency-recruiter/) - ## [Pay rate, bill rate and markup](https://russellstaffinginc.com/pay-rate-and-markup/) [Pay, Tax & Contracts](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/pay-tax-and-contracts/) When you sign a contract with a staffing agency, the number on the invoice the sends to the client is often much higher than the amount that lands… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/pay-rate-and-markup/) - ## [How staffing agencies actually work](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-staffing-agencies-work/) [How Staffing Works](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/how-staffing-works/) You walk into a coffee shop, phone rings, and a recruiter says a local company needs a temporary accountant. The call feels like a direct job offer, but… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-staffing-agencies-work/) - ## [Turning a temp role into a permanent one](https://russellstaffinginc.com/getting-hired-permanently/) [Working With an Agency](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/working-with-an-agency/) You begin a six‑week data‑entry temp assignment at a manufacturing firm, and after three weeks the supervisor asks you to stay longer. The request feels like a hint… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/getting-hired-permanently/) - ## [How to Use Temp Work to Break Into a New Industry](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-use-temp-work-to-break-into-a-new-industry/) [Career Changes](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/career-changes/) Changing industries is one of the most challenging career moves anyone can make. Employers in a new field often want candidates with direct experience — experience you do… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-use-temp-work-to-break-into-a-new-industry/) - ## [What Is a Skills Assessment Test at a Staffing Agency? What to Expect](https://russellstaffinginc.com/what-is-a-skills-assessment-test-at-a-staffing-agency-what-to-expect/) [Applying & Interviews](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/applying-and-interviews/) When you register with a staffing agency, you may be asked to complete one or more skills assessments before being put forward for roles. If you have not… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/what-is-a-skills-assessment-test-at-a-staffing-agency-what-to-expect/) - ## [Your first day on assignment](https://russellstaffinginc.com/first-day-on-assignment/) [Working With an Agency](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/working-with-an-agency/) You step off the bus at the industrial park, a clipboard in hand, and the name of the company on the building matches the email you received yesterday.… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/first-day-on-assignment/) - ## [How to Handle a Workplace Injury as a Temporary Worker](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-handle-a-workplace-injury-as-a-temporary-worker/) [Working With an Agency](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/working-with-an-agency/) Workplace injuries can happen in any setting, and temporary workers are not exempt from the risks. Knowing the right steps to take immediately after an injury protects both… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-handle-a-workplace-injury-as-a-temporary-worker/) - ## [How to choose a staffing agency](https://russellstaffinginc.com/choosing-a-staffing-agency/) [How Staffing Works](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/how-staffing-works/) You walk into a downtown office that lists “staffing solutions” on the window. The receptionist hands you a clipboard, and the conversation quickly moves to your résumé. That… [Read more](https://russellstaffinginc.com/choosing-a-staffing-agency/) ### Recently Published - [The True Cost of Hiring an Employee: A Q1 Budgeting Guide for Small Businesses](https://russellstaffinginc.com/true-cost-of-hiring-an-employee/) - [Illegal Interview Questions: What Employers Should Not Ask (and What to Ask Instead)](https://russellstaffinginc.com/illegal-interview-questions-employers/) - [Are Unpaid Working Interviews Legal? 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A Year-End Classification Review for Employers](https://russellstaffinginc.com/employee-or-independent-contractor-year-end-review/) - [How to Convert a Seasonal Employee to Permanent: An Employer’s Guide](https://russellstaffinginc.com/convert-seasonal-employee-to-permanent/) - [What Employers Need to Know Before Using a Staffing Agency](https://russellstaffinginc.com/what-employers-need-to-know-before-using-a-staffing-agency/) - [How to Manage Seasonal Workers: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-manage-seasonal-workers-a-practical-guide-for-small-businesses/) - [Temp-to-Hire vs Direct Hire: Which Hiring Model Is Right for Your Business?](https://russellstaffinginc.com/temp-to-hire-vs-direct-hire-which-hiring-model-is-right-for-your-business/) - [Background Check Requirements for New Hires: What Employers Need to Know](https://russellstaffinginc.com/background-check-requirements-for-new-hires-what-employers-need-to-know/) - [How to Write an Effective Job Description That Attracts Quality Candidates](https://russellstaffinginc.com/how-to-write-an-effective-job-description-that-attracts-quality-candidates/) ### Topics - [Accounting Careers](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/accounting-careers/) (2) - [Applying & Interviews](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/applying-and-interviews/) (13) - [Career Changes](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/career-changes/) (8) - [Certifications](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/certifications/) (2) - [Finance Careers](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/finance-careers/) (1) - [How Staffing Works](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/how-staffing-works/) (7) - [Pay, Tax & Contracts](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/pay-tax-and-contracts/) (23) - [Role Comparisons](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/role-comparisons/) (4) - [Uncategorized](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/uncategorized/) (10) - [Working With an Agency](https://russellstaffinginc.com/category/working-with-an-agency/) (29)